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Vaccines to Prevent the Flu St Vincents Medical Center

WEBYou can help prevent the flu by getting a flu vaccine every year, as soon as it is available. You cannot get the flu from the vaccine. The vaccine prevents most cases of the flu. But …

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St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport, CT St Vincents Medical …

WEBEnhanced 2024 Medicare Advantage plans offering savings, flexibility, and security. CarePartners of Connecticut PPO and HMO plans provide you with high-quality and …

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Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer

WEBExperts believe that one-third to one-half of all cancers can be prevented. That's because certain daily habits can make us more likely to get cancer. Changing these habits may …

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Shelly Chandler, APRN, DNP St Vincents Medical Center

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Heat-Related Illnesses St Vincents Medical Center

WEBBriefly discusses heat-related illnesses. Looks at heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, and dehydration. Covers emergency first aid treatment. Offers interactive tool …

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Healthy Habits for Kids St Vincents Medical Center

WEBHabits are hard to break. That's why the sooner in life we build good, healthy habits, the easier it is to keep them and stay as healthy as possible. And when good habits are in …

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Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources St Vincents Medical Center

WEBVitamins are divided into two categories. Water-soluble vitamins These travel freely through the body. The part that the body doesn't use passes through the kidneys and leaves the …

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Fitness: Getting and Staying Active St Vincents Medical Center

WEBDefines fitness and why you need to exercise. Covers topics such as flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle fitness. Offers tips on becoming more active, establishing fitness …

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HELLP Syndrome St Vincents Medical Center

WEBWhat is HELLP syndrome? HELLP syndrome is a serious liver disorder that can develop during pregnancy. HELLP stands for H emolysis (destruction of red blood cells), E …

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Weakness and Fatigue St Vincents Medical Center

WEBBriefly discusses symptoms and causes of weakness and fatigue, including illnesses, infections, health conditions, and medicines Offers interactive tool to help decide when …

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Well-Child Visits St Vincents Medical Center

WEBIt's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting through the teen years. These …

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Healthy Eating for Children St Vincents Medical Center

WEBCovers eating a variety of foods so that your child gets the nutrients he or she needs for normal growth. Looks at how much food is good for your child and how you can help …

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Personal Action Plan St Vincents Medical Center

WEBNo matter what your health goal is, creating a specific plan can help you succeed. Follow the steps below to create your plan. This will put you on a path toward meeting your …

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Healthy Eating St Vincents Medical Center

WEBCovers how you can start eating healthier. Looks at making small changes toward healthier eating habits. Offers advice on dealing with barriers to healthy eating. Includes how …

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Drinking and Your Health St Vincents Medical Center

WEBDrinking too much alcohol on a regular basis harms your liver, nervous system, heart, and brain. It can cause health problems or make them worse. These problems include: …

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Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating St Vincents Medical Center

WEBDeveloping a plan for healthy eating means setting goals, tracking your progress, and rewarding yourself. Setting goals Set goals you want to achieve. It is generally best to …

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Your Medicare Yearly Wellness Visit St Vincents Medical Center

WEBWhat is a Medicare yearly wellness visit? The Medicare yearly wellness visit is your time to talk and plan with your doctor about your health. It's about preventing health problems …

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Environmental Illness St Vincents Medical Center

WEBWhat is an environmental illness? An environmental illness can occur when you are exposed to toxins or substances in the environment that make you sick. These health …

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Patient Rights and HIPAA St Vincents Medical Center

WEBWhat are patient rights? As a person receiving health care, you have certain rights. Federal laws protect some of those rights, like the right to see your medical records and keep …

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